Strict ideas about masculinity can pressure individuals- especially adult men and boys- to hide their emotions, avoiding to seek help from others and behaving aggressively to fit these stereotypical masculine attributes. This can unfortunately also lead to mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and loneliness, and can also damage relationships by limiting emotional connection and communication between loved ones.

Society:

At a broader level such as society, rigid masculinity norms can contribute to gender inequality, toxic behavior and also violence. They may also reinforce harmful stereotypes, discourage gender diversity and may lead to normilisation of dominance or control in relationships, workplaces and communities. This can therefore hinder progress toward a more inclusive empathetic society.

As a young person, viewing pornography can give an unrealistic expectation about sex,bodies and relationships. It may also reinforce harmful gender stereotypes, ignore emotional, connection and also blur the idea of asking for consent. Proper sex education helps us young people understand respectful, real-life relationships and boundaries.

What are some of the potential legal, social and/or personal impacts of viewing pornography?

Viewing pornography can have a range of legal,social and personal impacts depending of the context. Legally, accessing pornography, such as underage pornography, can lead to serious criminal charges in South Australia. Socially, it may affect one's relationships by creating unrealistic expectations about sex or intimacy, which most likely will lead to conflict or disconnection between partners in an intimate relationship. Personally, frequent viewing of porn can impact mental health, self-esteem, or even body image, and in some cases, may lead to addiction-like behaviours.

Jess and Kim were on a walk on the beach and then they started kissing. Jess, was keen to have sex and assumed that Kim was too since they started kissing already.

Who was responsible for ensuring consent?

Jess needed to ensure that she had consent from Kim in order to keep continuing the relationship.

What could have been said or done to ensure the situation was comfortable and pleasurable for all?

Jess should've definitely asked Kim if he would be fine with having sex with her and not just right to the conclusion that Kim wants to without just asking to make sure. By doing this, this situation would've been made much more comfortable for both Kim and Jess while still also being pleasure for both as well.

All sorts of differences at school are treated extremely positively as each student seems to accept these differences(this what I have seen) in order to make sure everyone in the Glenunga community is happy. Such differences may include: ethnic background, physical appearance, potential disability, gender and etc.

How have you approached difference?

I personally have approached difference in the past quite positively as I have over time accepted that everyone has their differences, no matter what it may be, and this difference negative or positive should be accepted by all in order to have an environment in which everyone can be positive and just stay happy.

How could things be better at school with regard to difference?

To answer the question, I feel like nothing really needs to be changed at Glenunga in order to better embrace difference since it is already embraced by all.

What can you change personally in how you respond to difference?

I already always embrace difference no matter what it may be and need to make I stay this way in order to make sure those who around me have a positive outlook on me.

A young person can access contraception by visiting gas stations,chemists,health clinics and also doctors. Pharmacies offer condoms and also emergency contraception, while doctors and clinics provide advice and prescriptions. In South Australia, it is completely legal for someone under the age of 18 or the age on consent to purchase a condom for example, but in some cases, parental permission is needed in order to proceed.

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